Though it does bring up one of your previous comments. I have no reason to keep you from Tartaglia. His ties and investment in the Harbingers and his homeland run far deeper than our time spent together in Liyue. For all of the stories he tells, I will never be able to relate to those experiences as you can.
It would not be fair to deny him of that and you if he finds solace in both.
No, he will not be alone through my presence and those other parts of Teyvat that he loves. But I find this conversation of winning and losing distasteful.
If it had been you that had been transferred by the Production, I do not doubt that Tartaglia would be unhappy. And in a manner that cannot be expressed in quantities of more or less. Just different.
Considering your past, I can see why you would not wish to stay. But surely you do not intend to just leave him behind.
[ he's quiet for a moment as he considers whether he wants to talk honestly or just make a snide remark and dismiss everything. But the point of this is getting to know each other so he can actually get over himself ]
I'm trying to, but I can't just stop thinking that I'm easy to discard and replace. Even that is easier than facing the fact he could die in the blink of an eye and I'd be unable to do anything about it. If nobody wants you and you know they'll get tired of you then you don't have to worry about stuff like that.
[ he shrugs ]
But I know we're way past that point now. Like you said, if I had been the one taken by the production, he'd also be upset. How annoying.
I'll come to visit from time to time. Maybe stay a few decades assuming we find a solution to keep him alive. But even if he becomes immortal I can't stay in Teyvat for longer than that, it would just make me angry again.
[ He takes a moment to survey the surroundings when he enters because truly this place is breathtaking. ]
It is indeed both.
And quite an homage to what was in your heart.
[ After the brief moment of gawking, he does go to make the tea as he promised - meticulously laying out what he'll need for it as he tries to remember how the mikos under Yae taught him over 500 years ago. ]
When Tartaglia purchases a gift, it is one that has special meaning to the receiver. A way of letting them knows that he listens and understands them as well as wants to treasure the memories they have made together.
Surely there are things that you know about Tartaglia that no one else does. Or have experiences that only the two of you shared. Fold that into your gift, and he will be touched by both your acceptance of him and the strength of your bond.
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leaveofabsence) wrote2025-03-14 08:34 am
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Though that is probably reflecting poor on me as a performer. And explains why you enjoy teasing Tartaglia so. He's very expressive.
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He's always been. Teasing him was fun even in the Fatui days. He makes it too easy.
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1/2
Draws a Venn diagram in his head laid out against their respective power levels.
Hmmmmm--- ]
Perhaps that line is more blurred than I first thought.
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It would not be fair to deny him of that and you if he finds solace in both.
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And our agreement is one of equal partnership.
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But I trust Tartaglia to make the best decision for himself. He is more stubborn than perhaps both you and I.
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In any case I'm not going to stay in Teyvat. So it would be better if he's not alone, no?
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If it had been you that had been transferred by the Production, I do not doubt that Tartaglia would be unhappy. And in a manner that cannot be expressed in quantities of more or less. Just different.
Considering your past, I can see why you would not wish to stay. But surely you do not intend to just leave him behind.
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I'm trying to, but I can't just stop thinking that I'm easy to discard and replace. Even that is easier than facing the fact he could die in the blink of an eye and I'd be unable to do anything about it. If nobody wants you and you know they'll get tired of you then you don't have to worry about stuff like that.
[ he shrugs ]
But I know we're way past that point now. Like you said, if I had been the one taken by the production, he'd also be upset. How annoying.
I'll come to visit from time to time. Maybe stay a few decades assuming we find a solution to keep him alive. But even if he becomes immortal I can't stay in Teyvat for longer than that, it would just make me angry again.
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It is difficult... loving those that you might long outlive. And only you can decide if it was worth it in the end.
But I still hope that you do, nonetheless. And find a life that is fulfilling to you.
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But get up, show me how to make tea, and we can call this a successful first meeting.
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I could brew you something from your own country, if you would prefer.
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I'd also be delighted to see what kind of environment you enjoy when given the option to have a room be anything.
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the garden then, leading him to the living space inside so he can actually prepare tea ]
It was Tartaglia’s idea, but I do enjoy this. It’s beautiful and fragile.
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It is indeed both.
And quite an homage to what was in your heart.
[ After the brief moment of gawking, he does go to make the tea as he promised - meticulously laying out what he'll need for it as he tries to remember how the mikos under Yae taught him over 500 years ago. ]
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He paid attention.
Though I was supposed to buy something for him in exchange, and I haven't been able to think of what to gift him.
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Surely there are things that you know about Tartaglia that no one else does. Or have experiences that only the two of you shared. Fold that into your gift, and he will be touched by both your acceptance of him and the strength of your bond.
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